The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) held traditional military honors on 31 January 2026 at Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City for senior officers set to retire from service.
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the ceremony recognized officers from the AFP and the Philippine National Police who are nearing compulsory retirement after decades of service.
Leading the honorees was AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida PN(M), who is due for compulsory retirement on 12 March 2026.
The following officers were also rendered honors during the ceremony:
Lt. Gen. Augustine S. Malinit PAF, Inspector General, AFP
Maj. Gen. Fabian M. Pedregosa PAF, Commander, Air Defense Command, PAF, and Commander, Strategic Command, AFP
Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Estrella PAF, Commander, Air Logistics Command, PAF
Police Maj. Gen. Westrimundo D. Obinque, Director, Directorate for Comptrollership, Philippine National Police
Brig. Gen. Felix Ronnie B. Babac PA, Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army
Brig. Gen. Charlemagne F. Batayola Jr. PA, Assistant Division Commander, Armor Division, Philippine Army
Brig. Gen. George P. Cabreros PA, Commander, AFP Procurement Service
Brig. Gen. Ismael P. Mandanas Jr. PA, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, AJ3, AFP
Brig. Gen. Rocky J. Binag PAF, Commander, 5th Fighter Wing, Philippine Air Force
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. attended the event, which was held as part of PMA’s customary rites for retiring senior officers.